Bay of Islands Sailing Week

Bay of Islands Sailing Week presses on through rain as Group A calls it a day

Bay of Islands Sailing Week presses on through rain, with Groups B and C completing a second race while Group A wraps up early as conditions ease.

Racing underway at Bay of Islands Sailing Week after weather washout on day one

Racing is underway at Bay of Islands Sailing Week after a weather washout on day one. Get the latest wind, rain and forecast outlook for the regatta.

Bay of Islands Sailing Week abandons opening day for first time in regatta history

For the first time in regatta history, Bay of Islands Sailing Week abandoned its opening day due to dangerous weather. Racing resumes tomorrow at 10:25am.

Bay of Islands Sailing Week loses opening day after Race Committee flags unsafe conditions

Bay of Islands Sailing Week loses its opening day after the Race Committee flags unsafe wind and sea conditions, abandoning racing fleet-wide for competitor safety.

Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026 starts under rain with two-hour delay on day one

Rain and worsening conditions prompted a two-hour delay on opening day of Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026. Racing is expected to go ahead as conditions ease.

Bay of Islands Sailing Week opens tomorrow with easterly breeze set to build through the day

Bay of Islands Sailing Week kicks off tomorrow with a 10:25am warning signal, 30 boats in Opua, and an easterly breeze set to build through the day.

Ghost Rider joins wide-open Bay of Islands Sportsboat fleet for 2026

Ghost Rider enters a wide-open Bay of Islands Sportsboat fleet for 2026, with Angry Dragon absent and no clear favourite among 11 competitive yachts.

Bay of Islands Sailing Week starts tomorrow

Bay of Islands Sailing Week endures by blending old hands with fresh talent

Bay of Islands Sailing Week endures by blending decades of loyalty with new talent. Discover what makes this iconic NZ regatta a must-sail event year after year.

Bay of Islands Sailing Week set for 23rd edition as 60-plus volunteers report for duty

Bay of Islands Sailing Week returns for its 23rd edition, powered by 60-plus volunteers. Discover what makes this iconic New Zealand sailing regatta so special.

Six days out, Bay of Islands Sailing Week fleet takes shape for January 19 start

Six days out from Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026, the fleet takes shape for a January 19 start. Discover who's racing, class divisions, and what to expect.